On Nov 28th 2013, ESA selected the science theme “The Hot and Energetic Universe” for its next large satellite mission with launch in 2028 (L2). How did ordinary matter assemble in the large scale structures we see today? How did black holes grow and shape the Universe? These and many more questions will be answered with by a next generation X-ray observatory, Athena, to be proposed to ESA in early 2014 in response to the call for the L2 mission concept.

We are happy to invite you to MPE to kick-off the preparation for the Athena mission concept proposal and to present and discuss the ongoing and planned activities.

Update: As a result of the immense interest in the meeting, the venue capacity has been reached faster than expected. The registration has been closed.

Location

The meeting will be held at MPE Garching, Germany. Information how to reach the institute can be found here.

Social Dinner

There will be a social dinner on Wednesday, Jan 29th, at MPE. Please mark in your registration form whether you intend to participate.

ACCOMMODATION

A list of conveniently located hotels in Garching and Munich can be found here: AthenaKickOff2014_hotels.pdf. Rooms have been reserved for a selection of the hotels. Please note the different deadlines. Please make your own reservations. For questions, please contact the local organizers.